The biopsy showed a large tumor that also extends from the tonsil to part of the tongue and palette. After appointments with both Dr. Weintsein and the plastic surgeon Devin heads to surgery on Tuesday. First he will remove all of the tumor then the plastic surgeon will reconstruct her cheek, tongue, tonsil and palette (basically anything in her mouth that they had to remove. She will have a feeding tube and tracheotomy (both of those will be temporary). The plastic surgeon does more of these reconstructions than anyone else in the country. We are truly blessed to have such an amazing team working for our Devin.
She will be in the hospital for 7 to 10 days then home. The surgery will be followed by 5 weeks of radiation 5 days a week and Speech Therapy. All of this will be done a UPenn Hospital in Philadelphia.
Needless to say there is a rough road ahead but we are one tough family and we will get through this and on to a bright future for Devin.
All prayers and encouragement are welcome!
You are a tough family and will stand together to fight and beat this thing.
ReplyDeleteDon't dorget to call if you need an ear to listen or a cup of coffee and a chat
I'll get there yet. You are always welcome to stop by :)
DeleteYou let me know when and I'll be there.
DeletePraying for successful surgery & treatment. Devon, you are in our prayers & I know you will be feeling back to yourself in no time!
ReplyDeleteDon't know how this works. This is Cyndy not unknown!
DeleteDon't know how this works. This is Cyndy not unknown!
DeleteI think Clyde has a rough road going up against a family like yours. Take care of each other.
ReplyDeleteRose you all are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteyou are in great hands devin....my mom had an atypical lipoma in her thigh no one from the lehigh valley would touch it...U Penn did an outstanding job-LOVED the experience there...sending positive prayers...u got this! the shimoskie family
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